From today, in accordance with the provisions of the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Amendment (Administration) Act 2024, the Construction and General Division of the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) has been placed under administration for up to five years.
The Attorney-General, authorised by the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations, has determined a scheme for the administration in the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) (CFMEU Construction and General Division Administration) Determination 2024.
Today I have signed an instrument to appoint Mr Mark Irving KC as Administrator.
As the independent statutory regulator of Registered Organisations under the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act 2009 (RO Act), my functions include:
- promoting the efficient management of organisations and high standards of accountability of organisations and their office holders to their members
- embedding within organisations a culture of good governance and voluntary compliance with the law; and
- ensuring compliance with the RO Act and taking enforcement action when necessary.
It is my intention to work with Mr Irving KC in an open and transparent way to ensure the CFMEU’s Construction and General Division can operate effectively into the future.
I am committed to ensuring the success of this arrangement and advancing the lawful operations of the Construction and General Division for the benefit of its members, the broader CFMEU and the Australian community.
[These comments can be attributed to Murray Furlong, General Manager of the Fair Work Commission]
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